Joseph Clay papers, 1765-1923

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Joseph Clay papers, 1765-1923

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The papers in this collection include five volumes of Clay's letter books, 1766-1802, four of which were published as Letters of Joseph Clay...1776-1793: Collections of the Georgia Historical Society, volume 8, 1913. There were some omissions in the publication which are marked with parentheses in the originals. Letter book 5, 1785-1802, has not been published. The letter books relate to Clay's business as a merchant and his work as Deputy Paymaster General. There are three folders of letters and miscellaneous papers, 1765-1923, including papers of his son, Joseph Clay, Jr. and his great-great-grandson, William Law Clay. Correspondents include General Nathanael Green, Seaborn Jones, Edward Telfair, Israel Whelan, John Wereat and Jonathon Cochran. The correspondence is arranged chronologically.

2 boxes (1.0 cubic feet)

Georgia Historical Society

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Georgia Historical Society

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